Therapist profile
Erika Haines, LMFT
California
LMFT - Codependency and Relationship Concerns
Continue with ErikaWhere Erika stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 48589
- NPI
- 1487242871
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
About
- CBT approaches
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Erika
Erika Haines is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, depression, grief, trauma and codependency-related patterns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she only provides services to people located in California.
Erika uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening and what they want to change. She explains how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and looks for small shifts that ease everyday strain. Humor appears sometimes in sessions when it helps to lighten a heavy topic.
Her work blends Client-Centered ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. That means she listens to what matters most to the person, looks at unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and tries practical steps that can make an immediate difference. She also draws on psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives when exploring deeper patterns that repeat over time.
People come to her for help with setting boundaries, coping with someone else's drinking or mood swings, handling parenting stress, or managing anxiety and mood swings. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, eating concerns, and challenges tied to identity or immigration.
Erika aims to work collaboratively, help clients clarify goals, and practice concrete skills between sessions. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's process.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone wants a therapist who pays attention to their perspective and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and introduces concrete exercises to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, codependency patterns, and stress management. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on practical, short-term goals and small steps that can create change sooner rather than later.Choosing the right mix of these approaches is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist works collaboratively with the client to decide which methods fit the client's goals, what feels most useful, and how to adapt techniques to their life. That selection can change over time as needs evolve.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people use audio-only if video would be difficult, or schedule brief sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can tailor session length and focus to practical daily demands while using these approaches.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, grief, trauma, codependency patterns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused techniques, using practical steps and direct conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services only to clients who reside in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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